Judy Yates

Judy Kay Burton Yates, age 81 of Erie, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Bickford Presque Isle Bay.

She was born on August 3, 1938 a daughter of the late Learon A. and Josephine Crocker Burton.

In addition to her parents, her husband of 40 years, Jeffrey William Yates and a son Martin Emerson Yates preceded her in death.

Survivors include three sons: David Emmet Yates and his wife Tammy, John Edward Yates and his wife Rhonda, and Robert Jeffrey Yates, all of Erie; two daughters: Kimberly Ann Yates Pikul and her husband Shawn of University Place, WA, and Michelle Cathleen Yates McGee and her husband Rob, of Erie; six grandchildren: Briana Sandman of Freedom, Pa, Dakota Virga of Erie, Emily and Jeffrey “J.T.” Pikul of University Place, WA and Robert Jeffrey "RJ" and Martina McGee of Erie. Many dear friends including members of the Wacky Winers and the Cheetah Chicks also survive her.

Judy graduated from Coral Gables High School in Florida. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and Koinonia of Erie County
She was an avid golfer and member of the Kahkwa Club for many years.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Burton Westlake Funeral Home, 3801 W. 26th St. Erie, PA 16506. Visitation will be on Monday from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 p.m. CDC guidelines will be followed. A memorial service will be announced at a later time due to COVID 19 restrictions.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Alzheimers Association of Greater Pennsylvania Chapter 1600 Peninsula Dr. Suite #15, Erie, PA 16505 or to a charity of one’s choice.